Have you ever considered bringing in skilled workers from abroad? 

 Think about it… you as an entrepreneur can’t find the people you need at home, so the next logical step is to seek help elsewhere. If overcoming the labor shortage and growing your business is something you care about, immigration and foreign worker programs are things you NEED to consider. And the sooner, the better. 

A surprising fact here in Canada is that our current demographic modeling shows that by early 2030, our population growth will grind to a halt and large-scale immigration is likely the only way to fix that problem. Therefore, bringing in foreign help is quickly becoming NOT optional, and this applies to individual businesses and the economy as a whole. 

 If done correctly, recruiting and integrating foreign workers into your business and community is a win/win. And it's something that you, the evolving contractor, need to have on your radar. 

Our guest on Episode 50 of Contractor Evolution is Brooke Finlay, Managing Partner of Whistler Immigration. Brooke is an entrepreneur and a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. She and her team, help over 200 clients a year navigate the immigration process. Her firm connects business owners in construction and trades with the international talent and human capital they desperately need. 

 Quick caveat. Brooke’s firm services Canada only (except Quebec). This conversation and the trends we discuss are still super relevant for our many American listeners, but we would advise you to find a local immigration consultant. 

By the end of this episode, you will discover: - 

Why the need to bring in help from abroad exists in the first place 
- The viability of using immigration as a tool to keep up with your recruiting needs 
- What you, as the employer, are responsible for when bringing in a foreign worker 
- How much does it cost to bring in foreign labor 
- The pros and cons of bringing in foreign workers 
- Success stories of contractors who have brought in foreign workers 

We have also included a super easy-to-follow downloadable framework you can download and keep nearby. I hope you enjoy this, and remember, the standard is the standard. 

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The Best Way To Find Great Talent Abroad: Contractor Evolution

Chad and Prithvi talk about the aftermath of the entire PCA Team suffering from COVID. They also share their fun and mischievous childhood Halloween adventures. 

Moving to the exciting part of the episode, over 30 people have registered for Paint-It-Forward, and press coverage is starting to come in. It's still not too late to register your company and possibly win an award at this year's EXPO. 

This episode also highlights November events, articles, what to watch on Overdrive, and more! 

We want to hear your PCA member's story. So, make sure to share it. All you have to do is hold your phone up and record for 1-3 min and then send it via the link to the show notes! 

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We now have an official email
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PCA Unmasked: PCA Today

Cash flow problems cause many construction companies to close their doors, so it is understandable why sub-contracting can feel risky for painting businesses. No one wants to fight for their pay, but there are non-adversarial methods to communicating with owners and GC's, and to collecting payment. On this episode of Paint ED, Charlotte McPherson and Coy Henderson from Zlien helps us understand Mechanics Lien Law and how to utilize preliminary notifications to keep all parties moving together. Don't miss our upcoming webinar with Charlotte on Wednesday, December 6, at 4 pm Central, "5 Ways To Use Mechanics Lien Law To Speed Up Collections And Grow Your Business."

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Non-Adversarial Collection And Liens with Charlotte McPherson And Coy Henderson

Tis the Season to Stop And Think! Where are you at as a business? Where are you going? Do you have a plan to make a profit and grow your business in the next 3-5 years, and are you ready to leverage that plan in 2018. Linnea Blair from Advisors On Target joins us to talk about how you can practically achieve your financial and business goals by taking the time to think ahead and adjusting three key areas.

Join us for a webinar and Q&A with Linnea about planning profits on Wednesday, December 13, at 4 pm Central. Watch the PDCA newsletter for webinar links. To learn more or register, visit www.pdca.org or call 1-800-332-7322.

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Planning For Profit In 2018 with Linnea Blair

On this episode of Paint ED, we chat in-studio with Deanna Delunas who helps people get connected as new members at PDCA. She talks to a lot of contractors and she understands problems businesses are having, and helps them find the resources they need to get past the hump. People connect with her, and she helps new members know exactly what to do next when they come into our association. It all starts with getting that logo. The PDCA logo opens doors.

Don’t miss the webinar coming up on April 3 at 4 pm Central. We’ll be showing pictures and examples of how businesses are utilizing the PDCA logo in marketing. We’ll also have the "Benefits of Using a PDCA Contractor" brochure available for you and discuss how to leverage it. Share how you use the PDCA logo! Send us a picture or a screenshot and we’ll use it as an example! Just tag or message us on social media, or send examples to info@pdca.org. Register for the webinar at pdca.org.

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Using The PDCA Logo To Get More Business with Deanna DeLunas

Summer is just about over . Busy season is coming to a close. Are you ready for 2020? On this episode of Paint ED, Benji Carlson joins us from our friends at Breakthrough Academy to discuss what you should be thinking about this month to close the year right, and to prepare for big profit in 2020.

Don’t miss the full PCA webinar with Benji next Wednesday at 4 pm Central about Maximizing Profitability using the right strategies and metrics. These webinars are live trainings, and you can ask your questions straight to the presenter and get real-time answers. Register at PCApaintED.org.

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